Fiji Rural Electrification Support Project [FREF]
Project ID: 57056-001 (ADB)
Project Details
Project Information
Description
The project will support the Government of Fiji to demonstrate a clean, sustainable, and reliable rural electrification model that can be replicated across the country, by expanding and upgrading a mini-hydropower facility and installing a solar photovoltaic (PV)-based mini-grid together with battery energy storage system (BESS) in remote locations. The project will also help create a robust operations and maintenance (O&M) system for rural electrification in Fiji, through institutional strengthening of the government and capacity development of the concerned communities. The project will directly benefit approximately 190 households (or approximately 1,070 individuals) in remote locations, by improving their access to electricity generated from renewable energy sources.
Objectives
The objective of the Project is to improve access to electricity generated from renewable energy sources in the Project Areas.
2. The Project shall comprise:
(a) Increasing renewable energy supply in the Project Areas through activities including: (i) expanding and upgrading of the mini-hydropower facility in Buca village, and (ii) installation of a solar photovoltaic based mini-grid comprised of battery energy storage system in Tiliva village.
(b) Strengthening capacity for operations and maintenance (O&M) through activities including: (i) institutional strengthening of Department of Energy, the Ministry of Public
Works, Meteorological Services and Transport (DOE) and other relevant energy sector agencies in planning, budgeting, and executing O&M program, and (ii) assisting DOE to carry out its capacity development and awareness raising program targeting villagers in the Project Areas to enable carrying out of O&M responsibilities.
Expected Outputs
Renewable energy supply in the project areas increased.
Capacity for operations and maintenance (O&M) strengthened
Gender Relevant Information
Effective gender mainstreaming - Operational Priority 2: Accelerating progress in gender equality. Gender Action Plan https://www.adb.org/projects/documents/fij-57056-001-gap
Important Links
| Description | Link | Added Date |
|---|---|---|
| Asian Development Bank (ADB) project information | https://www.adb.org/projects/57056-001/main | 2025-08-01 |
Important Links
| Description | Link | Added Date |
|---|---|---|
| Asian Development Bank (ADB) project information | https://www.adb.org/projects/57056-001/main | 2025-08-01 |
